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Business
Auto parts company agrees to pay $25,000 penalty for sale of pollution control bypass devices
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that an automobile parts company in Union City has agreed to pay a $25,000 penalty to ...
Government
New SAFE Navigation Center proposal scales back beds, amps up security
Following weeks of community meetings and public outcry from residents in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood over a proposed Navigation Center there, Mayor ...
East Bay
County officials claim program cuts necessary to balance increased wages, benefits
At a public hearing Tuesday to get input on the county’s 2019-2020 recommended budget, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will ...
Government
SF proposes reservation, fee system to curb Lombard Street congestion
Tourists who want to zigzag around San Francisco’s iconic crooked street may soon have to make a reservation and pay a fee.
Assemblyman Phil ...
East Bay
Pittsburg expected to approve $1.2 million road paving projects
Major paving work for West Leland Road and Loveridge Road in east-central Pittsburg will be funded by state Senate Bill 1 transportation money.
On ...
East Bay
Citing wages and affordability, Concord rejects development of prime downtown parcel
A proposal to develop a prime downtown parcel just blocks from Concord BART with a mix of housing and retail was voted down ...
Election
Paul Miyamoto, SF chief deputy sheriff, announces run for top job
San Francisco Chief Deputy Sheriff Paul Miyamoto is officially part of the race to become The City’s next sheriff.
Government
T-Third switchbacks halted in move toward improved service
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton are following up on a promise to end switchbacks on the ...
East Bay
Special election pits senior housing, homeless services against open space
Alameda residents are voting in a special election Tuesday on two competing measures that will decide the fate of vacant former federal offices ...
East Bay
Concord City Council weighs 310-unit, mixed-use downtown development agreement
The Concord City Council on Tuesday could vote to approve a development agreement for a 310-unit apartment/mixed-use development in the city’s downtown area ...
Beyond SFBay
East Bay legislators aim proposed tax increase at wealthiest corporations
Democratic East Bay lawmakers hope to address income inequality and fund education by increasing the tax rate by 2 percent on the top ...
East Bay
Concord holds study session to weigh cannabis business regulation
The Concord City Council and the city’s Planning Commission will hold a joint study session Tuesday to discuss future medicinal cannabis storefront and ...
Bay Area
After stinging scandal, suite of college admission reforms proposed in California
California lawmakers are proposing a sweep of changes they say will ensure the admission process is fair.
Government
Michael Lambert elevated to lead SF Public Library system
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has chosen Michael Lambert as City Librarian for the San Francisco Public Library.
Beyond SFBay
Recently arrested Filipino journalist named 2018 Time Magazine Person of the Year
A Filipino journalist who was named a 2018 Time Magazine Person of the Year will host a panel discussion and news conference at ...
East Bay
Raiders Coliseum lease agreement moves to final vote Thursday
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to approve a lease agreement that would keep the Oakland Raiders football team playing ...
Government
SF threatens legal action against FDA over e-cigarette health review
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera on Tuesday announced several measures being taken to rid the city of what he says is an ...
Government
Private security ‘stakeout’ targets Bayview illegal dumping
San Francisco is exploring new ways to discourage residents and businesses from dumping materials illegally on the street.
Crime
Death of Oakland Councilwoman McElhaney’s son prompts meeting cancellation
The Oakland City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled in the wake of the fatal shooting of Councilwoman Lynette Gibson ...
Government
Manohar Raju succeeds Jeff Adachi as SF public defender
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has chosen Deputy Public Defender Manohar Raju to become The City’s public defender.
Government
Constituents deserve answers on persistent Muni problems, says Mar
San Francisco Supervisor Gordon Mar wants transit officials to appear at a Board of Supervisors hearing.
Government
Two-day San Mateo County workers strike impacts services
A two-day strike by some San Mateo County workers has resulted in a few closed health clinics and many services remain minimally available, ...
Government
More than 400 in-law units approved as SF clears years-long backlog
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that The City has cleared its application backlog of 919 accessory dwelling units.
Government
Leaked police report after Jeff Adachi’s death prompts hearing
A leaked police report surrounding the death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi has led two city supervisors to call for a ...
Government
Marin Co. supervisors unanimously vote to declare local emergency
The Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to ratify a local state of emergency due to the severe damage caused ...
Government
Sausalito declares local emergency in wake of mudslide
The Sausalito City Council on Monday ratified a local emergency declaration in the wake of last week’s mudslide that destroyed three homes and ...
Bay Area
Protesters gather in three Bay Area cities to fight ‘fake crisis’
Protesters are gathering in three Bay Area cities for noon rallies on Monday to protest President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. The demonstrations ...
Culture
SF mayor signs bill to build Eagle Plaza in Western SOMA
Mayor London Breed signed new legislation that will allow the construction of Eagle Plaza in the Western SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco, Mayor ...
East Bay
Contra Costa Co. extends application deadline for cannabis businesses
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday morning to extend the application timeline for entrepreneurs seeking land use permits for ...
Government
Santa Rosa City Council weighs relocation of homeless shelter
The Santa Rosa City Council on Tuesday will discuss using the former Bennett Valley Senior Center as a safe haven and a short-term ...
Bay Area
Supervisor Ronen may force Harvey Milk signage at SFO
Almost a year after San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation to rename the San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 1 after slain ...
Government
Sixth SF homeless ‘navigation center’ opens in SoMa
The new 84-bed facility will help homeless referred by The City’s Homeless Outreach Team.
Government
Breed aims ‘windfall’ toward affordable housing, transit
Mayor London Breed laid out her plans to spend a windfall of revenue.
Government
City Hall pauses, reflects to honor legacy of Ed Lee
Lawmakers and department heads took time early Wednesday to honor the late Mayor Ed Lee.
Government
Couple sued in alleged SF public health contract scam
Two former employees who worked for the San Francisco Department of Public Health are facing a civil lawsuit.
Crime
Scott Wiener seeks to close ‘locked door’ auto burglary loophole
State Sen. Scott Wiener will try again to pass a bill to help close a loophole in state law that requires prosecutors to ...
